About me

I am a political and government relations consultant working for EU lobbying firm Hume Brophy on behalf of financial services, energy and agriculture clients.

In August 2009 I entered the Brussels bubble after joining Gellis Communications, where I advised clients on the development of online communication strategies and effective engagement with social media.

My expertise in advocacy and communications has developed through my work within the NGO sector – Human Rights Watch (London) and the United Network of Young Peacebuilders (The Hague) – and the Irish political sphere. During the campaign for the 2009 European Parliament elections I directed the online campaign strategy for incumbent MEP Eoin Ryan (Fianna Fail-ALDE).

My greatest achievement online has to be starting up the Boris Johnson Appreciation Society on Facebook. I maintain to this day that it was the buzz around that group that kick-started Boris’ successful campaign for Mayor of London (Boris may disagree).

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, I have lived and worked in London, Amsterdam, The Hague and Brussels.

This blog represents my thoughts on politics, elections and campaigning.

These views are my own views and not necessarily the views of my employer, though we do agree at times.